The Process by Which a Newborn's Pupils Dilate or Constrict

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process by which a newborn's pupils dilate or constrict in response to the intensity of a localized light source is called:

• A) Accommodation
• B) Habituation-dishabituation
• C) Consensual papillary reflex
• D) Dilatory reflex
• E) Evoked potentials

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Definitions:

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by the mucous membranes and glands, used to lubricate and protect certain parts of the body like the respiratory tract.

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells that produce and secrete mucus onto mucosal surfaces, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Endocrine Cells

Specialized cells that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Produce Hormones

The biological process by which glands or organs synthesize and release chemical substances that regulate various body functions.